CRIME & SAFETY
Western New York native dies while hiking on a California mountain
LOCKPORT, N.Y. — A Western New York native was identified as one of two people who recently died while hiking on a California mountain. The two were identified as 28-year-old Andrew Niziol of South Lake Tahoe, Calif., and 29-year-old Patricia Bolan of Davis, Calif., according to a report from TEGNA station KXTV in Sacramento.
Two indicted for allegedly kidnapping 77-year-old
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Two people have been indicted on several charges in connection to allegedly kidnapping a 77-year-old earlier this year, the Niagara County District Attorney’s Office said Thursday. Niagara resident Gregory Perry, 31, and Niagara Falls resident Ashley McMillen, 35, are accused of kidnapping and robbing the 77-year-old, who was first reported missing […]
Area police agencies to honor officers killed on duty
Law enforcement agencies from Western New York and Southern Ontario will honor the sacrifices made by officers killed in the line of duty at the 24th annual Niagara County Interfaith Police Memorial Service on May 16. The service will be held at 7 p.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 140...
Courage and tradition: Through the eyes of the firefighters
The Tribune/Sentinel had the opportunity to talk with several longtime firefighters and three women firefighters who are taking leadership roles in the Adams Fire Co. of Wheatfield. The occasion was the fire company’s 100th anniversary installation dinner on April 20. We are pleased to share their stories as the...
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